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basal
adjective
especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem
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adjective
especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem
“basal placentation”
adjective
serving as or forming a base
“the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats”
adjective
of or being the essential or basic part
“an elementary need for love and nurturing”
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basal placentation
radical leaves
the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats
an elementary need for love and nurturing
a basal reader
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